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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.36, 1,205.04 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.36, 1,205.04 and 290.24 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.36 : 1,205.04 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.36/1,205.04 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.36x = 1,205.04 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.36x = 349,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,750.81/803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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